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What Is the Pain on Stomach After C-section?
Oh and except for when I had to clean the incision touching my stomach, ... Hopefully your skin is not infected. I had a c-section 13 years ago, and I never ...
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- I had two c-sections. It took six months before the "pain" was not noticeable. Last July, I had an emergency hysterectomy. I still have pain. Everyone heals at a d...
- HI C.! You have my sympathy! I've had 2 c-sections, the most recent one in August 2007. It is most likely just your body healing, just take it easy, because you'r...
- Congratulations!! I gave birth to twin girls at 37 weeks by c-section two years ago. You should probably give your doc a call and describe what you are feeling. It ...
Pain After C-section
It's been 8 years since my last c-section, and I STILL have a tender area where my incision was made, especially when there is pressure put there like when ...
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- HI E., I had the same thing after my 2nd c-section. Turned out to be scar tissue that had built up along the site. Yes, it's very painfull. But, my doc told me tha...
- E.; It could be scar tissue, but it could be something else? I recommend going in sooner than your six weeks to be sure and safe. (Remember: everyone has different ...
- I would get into the doctor now. It sounds like you may have an infection.
Terrified of C-section
I too had a C-section with my son 4 years ago and my incision was infected right from the hospital and I had to have a second surgery 6 months later to ...
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- I too had a horrible emergency c-section this past June. It was awful. I labored for 12 hours and then we kept losing the baby's heart rate so they insisted on a c-s...
- I have to agree with many of your other responses... the first thing I would do is talk to your doctor about a vbac, and if she says "NO" look for another doctor who w...
- My first was an emergency c-section, the second was planned, they were like 2 completely diiferent experiences. Although my doctor did give me the choice of a VBAC, I...
Vaginal Birth After C-section
I am not sure if I am going to have a c-section..." ... My best friend had major complications when trying this - her incision opened open and ..... and told me that most women who have vaginal births after c-sections become infected. ...
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- I too had a c-section with my first, and opted for a v-bac for my second. I wanted a quicker recovery for the sake of my 2 year old daughter and also had been disappoi...
- M., Now a days it is no big deal to have a Vaginal birth after having a C-Section many OB's are willing to give it a try. I had twin boys both over 8lbs each via C...
- Good morning...wow I can actually give feedback on something I went through. I had my older daughter via Csection at a very young age, and then after re-marriage I...
Multiple C-sections....
Read all 15 responses: "I have had 3 children, all by c-section, ... take enough time to make sure I was healing properly and my incision got infected. ...
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- I've had 3 c-sections and with each one the pain was less. I would get a second opinion because your pain should be getiing better by the time you go for your follow-up.
- I've had 4 C-Sections and they were all different. The first wasn't too bad, the second was agony during postpartum, the third went great, and my last one wasn't too ...
- I've had 3 c-sections as well, and my last was about 12 weeks ago. This one has definitely been the hardest to recover from. I think it's a combination of having the...
Exercise After C Section
I had a friend who had a c-section and overdid her exercise - her incision busted partially and it took more time and more pain/discomfort to recover. ...
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- i would follow your doctor's advice. Having a baby, especially by c-section is a major event, and you need to recover. Eating healthy and walking will help you lose ...
- Listen to your doctor no matter how good you feel or what you think you can do. I have had 3 c sections, my second baby was a premie and I just couldn't stay away from...
- Listen to your doctor!!! Your body is still healing, even if you feel good. You don't want to end up with a hernia. Walking is great exercize, I take my kids for wa...
Help with MRSA Staph Infections PLEASE!!!
I had my frist and only child by emergency c - scetion 16 mo. ago. ... No where near the incision from csection so the dr ruled out an infected surgery site ...
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- My toddler daughter and I had it when she was a few months old. She had recurring boils and had to get one surgically removed on her leg. We now take baths in a cap fu...
- I am going to start off by saying I know EXACTLY how you are feeling. Im a mom of a 21 month baby girl and 5 1/2 month baby boy. Both my babies were delivered c-sectio...
- Hi A., when I read about your infection, I just had to respond...I too, have it...my aunt that has recently passed, was always sick and I would visit her often...atlea...
C-section Recovery
Read all 17 responses: "I had an emergency c-section March 14th (my Daughter had her head ... My incision ended up infected and I had to have part of it cut ...
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- Wow.....it's a blessing that your daughter is fine! I have had three csections (all my babies have been breach) and am having a fourth on June 5. I've always had co...
- R. I can sympathize with you I have had a similar situation-My first c-section was with my son because after 1 1/2 hrs of pushing he didn't want to come out and it was...
- WOW! It sounds to me like something may have gone wrong OR maybe your body is just taking longer to heal. But, something doesn't sound right to me. I had a plann...
Vbac
I was in complete misery and pain for atleast 6 weeks after my c-section and it got infected and was very painful. However, my vaginal recovery was quick, ...
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- I had a VBAC! I read, read and read, and decided it was safer for myself and my baby. I had a horrible c/s after an unnecessary induction in May '05. The doctor bas...
- Hi O., I don't know why you had a c-section the first time around, but the only reason why I had one was because I needed an emergency c-section because my baby's u...
- O., I had a VBAC in October 06. I had a c/s in Sept 03. If you want a VBAC, you should start talking to your doctor about it well in advance. Not ever doctor is su...
C-section Recovery Advice
Hi M., I had a c-section Aug 2006. I actually had a terrible time during the ... I ended up with a horribly infected incision sight and almost required a ...
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- I think every surgery is going to be different, not just every person, so you'll have to listen to your body. I've had two c-sections. They were unbelievably diffe...
- I had a c-section last Auguat and my doc gave me the ok to start exercising again at 4 weeks, but with very strict instructions to keep it light. You really need to l...
- M., I feel like we have a similar story!! I, too, am a runner and pilates lover. Mother of 3. My first was a quick and dirty emergency c-section, and I couldn't ...
